Editor Reviews

Mario Kart Tour has reinvented the classic franchise for the modern player, transforming the beloved chaotic racer into an obsessive mobile kart game dedicated to collection and strategic resource management. The core experience revolves around the "Tour"—a frantic, two-week cycle where players must strategically acquire and level up specific drivers, karts, and gliders to dominate the weekly Ranked Cup leaderboards. Missing a top-tier item means sacrificing thousands of potential points.

The true pressure comes from the weekly competitive bracket, which constantly reminds you of the rewards you stand to lose if your roster coverage is insufficient. If you don't secure the "Tier 3" boosts—which grant triple item boxes and massive score multipliers on specific courses—you cannot achieve the score required to climb the tiers and unlock valuable Rubies and skill tickets. This necessity creates a compelling daily login loop that borders on addiction.

Progression in this mobile kart game is a calculated hustle. Rubies, the premium currency, are best spent acquiring High-End items from the rotating Spotlight Shop, a much fairer system than the original gacha pipes, but one that still demands foresight. Players must conserve resources and pounce on the perfect Driver or Glider whose track coverage will ensure weekly victory, pushing them ahead in the increasingly difficult tiers.

The constant flow of new content—from new city courses to RMX retro tracks and themed special challenges—ensures that the optimal loadout is constantly shifting. This continuous evolution means that no player can ever truly sit back; you must continuously engage, upgrade, and optimize your inventory to maintain relevance. This is a game that rewards commitment with substantial competitive advantage.

Mario Kart Tour is the essential purchase for any player who thrives on strategic depth, competitive progression, and the rewarding pursuit of a comprehensive collection. It successfully translates the chaotic fun of karting into a deeply satisfying, score-chasing mobile kart game where victory is earned not just on the track, but in the meticulous management of your massive inventory.

How to Play?

Step 1: Open Mario Kart Tour and pick a cup. Each cup has multiple races and a special challenge stage. Select a race track to start.

Step 2: Choose your driver, kart, and glider. Each combination affects your performance. Characters marked as “Top Shelf” get extra bonuses on certain tracks.

Step 3: Tap to begin. Your kart moves forward automatically. Swipe left or right to steer. You can switch to tilt controls in the settings if you prefer motion steering.

Step 4: To drift, hold and swipe in the direction of a turn. Let's go to release a mini-turbo boost. Practice chaining drifts to keep your speed high.

Step 5: Swipe up when you hit a ramp to perform a jump boost. Swiping down after a drift gives an added speed burst.

Step 6: Collect coins and drive through item boxes to pick up power-ups like shells and mushrooms. Tap the screen to use them strategically.

Step 7: Keep your combo alive. Doing moves like jumps, hits, and coin grabs close together builds a score chain that boosts your total points.

Step 8: After finishing, your score determines how many stars you earn. Stars unlock new cups, tracks, and rewards.

Step 9: Replay races to improve your rank, complete challenges, and earn coins. The better your score, the more rewards you get.

Step 10: Use your coins and rubies in the shop to get new characters and gear. Upgrading them helps increase your points in future races.